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Brent oil surges past $90 as US-Iran conflict hits Gulf shipping
Brent oil surges past $90 as US-Iran conflict hits Gulf shipping
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Oil prices jumped on Monday, with Brent crude rising above US$90 a barrel, as renewed US-Iran attacks disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.US scraps open-ended student stays, imposes four-year visa limit from September
US scraps open-ended student stays, imposes four-year visa limit from September
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
The United States will replace open-ended stays for foreign students and exchange visitors with fixed visa periods capped at four years, under new rules taking effect on September 15.FIFA to award first World Cup championship rings as Spain face Argentina in final
FIFA to award first World Cup championship rings as Spain face Argentina in final
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
FIFA will introduce championship rings for the first time at the 2026 World Cup final, with Spain and Argentina set to battle for the historic honour at MetLife Stadium.US imposes new limits on student and foreign media visas
US imposes new limits on student and foreign media visas
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
The Trump administration has issued new rules limiting the duration of visas for foreign students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists, tightening conditions for temporary stays in the United States.US invokes Section 301 to impose 25% tariff on Brazilian imports
US invokes Section 301 to impose 25% tariff on Brazilian imports
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The United States will impose a new 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports from July 22, citing unfair trade practices, while Brazil plans WTO action and retaliatory measures.Iran closes Hormuz again as Gulf attacks widen, Thai embassy warns citizens in Kuwait
Iran closes Hormuz again as Gulf attacks widen, Thai embassy warns citizens in Kuwait
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz after fresh ship incidents, while missile and drone attacks across Gulf states deepen concern over energy flows and Thai citizens in Kuwait are urged to avoid risk areas.Spain stun Portugal with last-gasp winner as Ronaldo’s World Cup journey ends
Spain stun Portugal with last-gasp winner as Ronaldo’s World Cup journey ends
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score a dramatic injury-time winner as Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.Khamenei funeral pauses US-Iran conflict as fragile peace talks loom
Khamenei funeral pauses US-Iran conflict as fragile peace talks loom
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
The funeral of Iran’s slain former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has created a temporary pause in the US-Iran conflict, as mourners gather in Tehran and negotiators prepare to resume talks on the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York celebration
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York celebration
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have married in New York, with a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden and guests including Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran and Jimmy Fallon.7-Eleven sues Nike over Air Max trainers in Slurpee-style colours
7-Eleven sues Nike over Air Max trainers in Slurpee-style colours
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
7-Eleven has sued Nike in a Texas federal court, accusing the sportswear giant of copying its orange, green and red branding on an Air Max 95 shoe scheduled for release on July 11.